If it's not in a Roth, it will be taxable as a traditional IRA distribution as if it were cash at your personal tax rate.

This deal was purchased through private money and they were paid back through a refinance into a traditional long term loan.

I’ve read “Long Distance Real Estate Investing- David Greene” and “Rich Dad Poor Dad” currently reading “Real Estate Investing for Everyone -Martin Stone”.

Just know that if you want to diversify away from traditional funds, a self-directed IRA or Solo 401k can be used to invest into alternative assets such as real estate. 

The days of finding cash flowing traditional rentals on the MLS are long gone.

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So we can go traditional lending.We want to flip and BRRR2-part question: For the rentals: BRRR- Is it better to take out a loan and finance the 1st rental and use the BRRR method?

Obviously I would have a traditional tenant during my lease time so I can make some cash flow. 

While it is true that traditional rentals don't do that strongly here, there are plenty of ways to make solid cash flow (upwards of $1,000 a month) here in Denver.

or Traditional local PM company?